On average Blackheath has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath is £79,642 per year. There are 5 schools in Blackheath: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Blackheath is home to around 16,429 people, with a population density of about 6,736 per km².
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £3,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,215,000 | £864 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £947,500 | £725 |
| Terraced | 30 | £943,500 | £760 |
| Flats | 101 | £400,000 | £591 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £3,010,000 | £338,250 | £845,000 | £770,000 |
| 2017 | £685,000 | £400,000 | £875,000 | £732,500 |
| 2018 | £1,437,500 | £396,000 | £1,325,000 | £850,000 |
| 2019 | £1,650,000 | £455,000 | £718,000 | £689,500 |
| 2020 | £1,110,000 | £415,000 | £1,308,500 | £767,000 |
| 2021 | £1,500,000 | £405,500 | £980,000 | £805,000 |
| 2022 | £1,200,000 | £419,000 | £875,000 | £790,000 |
| 2023 | £1,635,000 | £430,000 | £1,276,667 | £695,000 |
| 2024 | £1,043,500 | £430,000 | £852,500 | £777,500 |
| 2025 | £1,650,000 | £445,000 | £1,212,500 | £890,000 |
| 2026 | £1,695,000 | £390,000 | £837,500 | £935,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £891 | £590 | £596 | £630 |
| 2017 | £736 | £603 | £629 | £658 |
| 2018 | £654 | £579 | £603 | £701 |
| 2019 | £738 | £579 | £530 | £611 |
| 2020 | £843 | £600 | £667 | £663 |
| 2021 | £732 | £604 | £708 | £742 |
| 2022 | £735 | £619 | £759 | £750 |
| 2023 | £878 | £645 | £705 | £709 |
| 2024 | £876 | £649 | £725 | £706 |
| 2025 | £1,006 | £643 | £695 | £719 |
| 2026 | £960 | £572 | £707 | £762 |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Blackheath ward.
Pauline Dall
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Jones
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Tracey Martin
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
SE39TA
Lee Terrace
SE33GA
Blackheath
SE39HF
Lee Park
SE30QR
North Several
SE30QS
The Orchard
SE135FH
Lee High Road
SE39HD
Lee Park
SE135AX
Belmont Hill
SE30RX
South Row
SE39TQ
The Glebe
SE137QB
Lewisham Road
SE137PN
Blackheath Rise
SE135LH
Patience Villas
SE135DN
Belmont Hill
SE108GB
Hillside Avenue
SE39HG
Lee Park
SE137NN
Morden Hill
SE137PT
Oppenheim Road
SE30TS
Southvale Road
SE39HS
Heathlee Road
SE30YL
Blackheath Grove
SE108AU
Greyladies Gardens
SE135AW
Boyne Road
SE108GN
Hillside Avenue
SE135EW
John Woolley Close
SE39HB
Lock Chase
SE30XB
Nesbitt Close
SE108GD
Copperwood Place
SE135AQ
Cressingham Road
SE135AP
Caterham Road
SE39LR
Prendergast Road
SE30UW
Eliot Vale
SE37WS
Blackheath Grove
SE108FL
Parkside Avenue
SE30TL
Royal Parade
SE128RU
Lee High Road
SE135EE
Biscoe Way
SE137PW
Princes Rise
SE137ED
Oakcroft Road
SE39HA
Lock Chase
SE33FU
Blackheath
SE39UD
Blackheath
SE39TG
The Glebe
SE135RY
Dacre Gardens
SE108HF
Whitebeam Way
SE39HL
Lawnside
SE108AG
Blackheath Hill
SE137EH
The Hermitage
SE39RT
Lee Road
SE108EP
Blackheath Hill
SE30DE
Spencer Yard
SE137EA
Granville Park
SE39DE
Lee Road
SE135DX
Belmont Hill
SE135RX
Brandram Road
SE33ER
Blackheath Grove
SE39TN
Lee Park
SE30SW
Ryculff Square
SE30SL
Pond Road
SE108FW
Parkside Avenue
SE135LQ
Lee High Road
SE30RE
Cardigan Place
SE30TE
Wemyss Road
SE39HU
Lee Park
SE135AU
Belmont Hill
SE30QH
Grotes Place
SE137PG
Walerand Road
SE135AN
Boyne Road
SE30TP
Southvale Road
SE135HD
Bridge Terrace
SE30RN
Lynch Close
SE137PX
Windmill Close
SE30RB
Eliot Place
SE135RU
Celestial Gardens
SE37YS
Blackheath Grove
SE39DF
Sims Walk
SE137NP
Morden Hill
SE135SG
Lee Church Street
SE137NT
Morden Hill
SE39LN
Lawn Terrace